Optimizations of flame spraying aluminum thickness and laminate plies for composite lightning protection

Zhi Qiang Liu, Zhu Feng Yue, Fu Sheng Wang, Yao Yao Ji

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Abstract

Anti-lightning strike protection for composite structures is catching great attention to design optimum lightning protection solution. Based on lightning direct effect, optimizations of flame spraying aluminum thickness and composite laminate plies were conducted by combining electrical-thermal analysis procedure and corresponding optimization programs. Optimized thickness was acquired for flame spraying aluminum layer. Meanwhile, non-uniform thick plies and optimized stacking angles were given for anti-lightning strike composite laminate. Comparisons were conducted to investigate changes of lightning direct effects on composite laminates fore and after optimization. Synergetic protections of flame spraying aluminum and laminate plies design were listed. The conclusions can be used as suggestions for lightning strike protection of advanced aircraft.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAdvanced Engineering Research
PublisherTrans Tech Publications
Pages698-703
Number of pages6
ISBN (Print)9783038350798
DOIs
StatePublished - 2014
Event2014 2nd International Forum on Mechanical and Material Engineering, IFMME 2014 - Zhuhai, China
Duration: 8 Mar 20149 Mar 2014

Publication series

NameAdvanced Materials Research
Volume915-916
ISSN (Print)1022-6680

Conference

Conference2014 2nd International Forum on Mechanical and Material Engineering, IFMME 2014
Country/TerritoryChina
CityZhuhai
Period8/03/149/03/14

Keywords

  • Flame spraying aluminum
  • Laminate plies optimization
  • Lightning direct effect
  • Lightning strike protection

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